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Upbeat cancer survivor Lydia and her pragmatic sister, Margaret, start a "Knit to Quit" group in their Blossom Street yarn store in Seattle, bringing in a delightful assortment of customers for weekly self-help sessions, including a local baker who wants a baby as much as Lydia does, a super-stressed chocolate magnate who takes the knitting class after his doctor suggests it, and a young woman who is trying to quit obsessing about a broken engagement....
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Although Jeff and Tad, encouraged by a new friend, Lindsey, make a deal to help one another overcome aftereffects of their cancer treatments in preparation for eighth-grade graduation, Jeff still craves advice from his older brother Stephen, who is studying drums in Africa.
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At some point in our lives, many of us will face the crisis of an unexpected illness. For parents, the fear, anxiety and confusion resulting from a cancer diagnosis can be particularly devastating.
When A Parent Has Cancer is a book for families written from the heart of experience. A mother, physician, and cancer survivor, Dr Wendy Harpham offers clear, direct, and sympathetic advice for parents challenged with the task of raising normal, healthy...
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"There's heartbreak, there's joy, there are parts where you cry-and it's very high quality writing. Well done!"
- Margaret Atwood
"Unpretentious and affecting, with characters to remember and themes that linger and resound."
- Meg Wolitzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Ten-Year Nap
Marina Endicott's Good to a Fault wrings suspense and humor out of the everyday choices we make, revealing the delicate balance between sacrifice and...
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In the heartbeat of Miami, four women from varied backgrounds come together at The Breast Center, bound by a common challenge: breast cancer. From the anxieties of imaging and the intricacies of treatments to the weight of surgeries, their journeys become a testament to resilience, friendship, and mutual support.
But it's not just their stories that take center stage. The heartbeats of the center-its doctors, nurses, and staff-hold tales of their...
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An extraordinary memoir on facing death . . . and choosing life Where there's a will . . . Given a death sentence after being diagnosed with cancer, Marilyn French fought back . . . and won. A Season in Hell is the story of her battle to survive against overwhelming odds. A smoker for almost half a century, French was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in the summer of 1992. She was given a year to live, but five years later, she was, incredibly,...
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This captivating memoir has won the hearts of readers everywhere and became an overnight Amazon #1 bestseller in the Breast Cancer books category.
From the first page, readers are drawn into the author's journey of strength, resilience, and hope. With candid honesty and raw emotion, this inspiring memoir explores the challenges and triumphs of facing a cancer diagnosis. Readers have praised the book for its ability to make them laugh and cry,...
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"I'm sorry, it's cancer."Four words with the power to upend your entire existence and thrust you into an emotional whirlwind. As these words unravel, they unleash trauma, chaos, and threats to every facet of life–from health and body image to relationships, job, career, and future dreams. Thoughts swirl: What did I do so wrong to deserve this? How am I going to survive? Is my body going to be mutilated?Agalia Baker, a retired advanced practice nurse...
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Caring For A Loved One With Cancer & Chemotherapy Treatment: An Easy Guide for CaregiversAs a caregiver, you help your loved one through chemotherapy.This treatment can be physically and emotionally draining, making it difficult to care for your loved one and yourself.This book will help you effectively and gracefully follow this path.Get this book now.
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1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, but this is not just another cancer book. Breast cancer survivor Kim Harms combines her own experience with extensive research and walks readers through the process of mastectomy and breast reconstruction, weighing the pros and cons, detailing the physical and emotional costs, and laying out the questions cancer fighters need to ask to be their own best advocate. With...
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It is an indispensable book for all those who seek to understand and adopt a conscious and informed approach to food. With up-to-date information, practical strategies, and an evidence-based approach, this book empowers you to achieve healthy, balanced eating that promotes your health and well-being at all stages of life.
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Slow growing brain tumours change lives forever. This readable and moving non-technical guide is about living with a low grade tumour, a diagnosis given to thousands of people every year. Featuring dozens of personal testimonies from those dealing daily with the impact of their tumours, this book offers information, support and reassurance for those with a low grade brain tumour, their family and friends. Father of two Gideon Burrows was told he had...
13) Lynn's Anatomy
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Lynn Ferreira thought little of the incessant headaches she started experiencing in late 2007. Doctors finally found the cause, two malignant brain tumours. Diagnosed with metastatic melanoma she and her family embarked on a rollercoaster ride lasting over a year. Lynn began to diarise her experience, first to keep friends and family informed, but later as an online blog to an ever increasing audience. Written in a candid manner, Lynn describes the...
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"Smart Business Problems and Analytical Hints in Cancer Research" is a pioneering exploration of the intersection between data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and oncology. Delving into 25 advanced questions derived from real-world cancer research scenarios, this book offers comprehensive guidelines on leveraging data-driven methodologies to address key challenges in the field. From genomic profiling and patient data integration...
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This guide is an educational resource compiled by the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) that provides general information on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL). Publication of this information is not intended to take the place of medical care or the advice of a patient's doctor. Patients are strongly encouraged to talk to their doctors for complete information on how their disease should be diagnosed, treated,...
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"Unraveling Cancer: Progress and Future Directions in Cancer Research" delves into the multifaceted nature of cancer, exploring its causes, types, signs and symptoms, detection and diagnosis, treatment, coping strategies, living with cancer, prevention measures, and future directions in cancer research. The book covers genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contributing to cancer development, different types of cancer, early warning signs and...
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Es un libro indispensable para todos aquellos que buscan comprender y adoptar un enfoque consciente e informado de la alimentación. Con información actualizada, estrategias prácticas y un enfoque basado en la evidencia, este libro lo empodera para lograr una alimentación sana y equilibrada que promueva su salud y bienestar en todas las etapas de la vida.
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Two breast cancer survivors share inspiring advice on looking and feeling your best during treatment in this guide cowritten with a prominent oncologist.
Kelley Tuthill and Elisha Daniels have both experienced breast cancer-and refused to sit on the sidelines while life passed them by. In this supportive guide, they discuss how they continued to enjoy their family, friends, and careers while fighting the fight of their lives. They also share which...
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Diet can play a role in cancer treatment and recovery, but it's important to note that every person's nutritional needs are different and will depend on their individual circumstances, such as the type and stage of cancer, treatment plan, and overall health. It's important to work with a registered dietitian and/or your healthcare team to create a personalized nutrition plan that meets your needs. Beat Cancer with a Nutritious Diet, Stress-Free Lifestyle,...
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A sweeping biography of one of the most influential and controversial legends of late twentieth-century fashion, an iconic designer whose colorful creations, including the "wrap dress," captured the modern feminist spirit.
The daughter of a Holocaust survivor and wife of an Austrian nobleman, Diane von Furstenberg burst onto New York's fashion scene in 1969, and within a few years became an international sensation with her colorful wrap dress in...
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